Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Oracle Cloud HCM Lead with deep functional expertise in Absence Management and Oracle Time & Labor (OTL) to join a long-term, fully remote transformation program. This role will play a key part in leading design, implementation, and optimisation of Oracle Cloud HCM solutions, ensuring alignment with business requirements and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end implementation and enhancement of Oracle Cloud HCM, with a focus on Absence Management and OTL
• Act as the functional SME for Absence and Time & Labor modules
• Drive solution design workshops and translate business requirements into scalable system solutions
• Configure and optimise Absence Plans, Accruals, Entitlements, and Time Processing Rules
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR, Payroll, and IT
• Provide leadership and guidance to functional consultants and offshore teams
• Ensure integration points with Payroll, Benefits, and other HCM modules are properly designed and implemented
• Support testing cycles (SIT, UAT) and ensure high-quality delivery
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex functional issues
• Maintain documentation including solution design, configuration workbooks, and process flows

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an Oracle Cloud HCM Lead or Senior Consultant
• Strong hands-on expertise in:
  • Absence Management (core, accruals, carryover, entitlements)
  • Oracle Time & Labor (OTL)/Time and Labor Cloud
• Experience in at least 4/5 full life cycle Oracle Cloud HCM implementations
• Deep understanding of HCM data structures and integrations
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to lead workshops and influence business decisions
• Experience working in remote, distributed teams

Desirable Experience

• Experience with Payroll integrations (especially UK payroll)
• Knowledge of additional HCM modules (Core HR, Benefits, Compensation)
• Exposure to Fast Formulas and HDL/HSDL
• Previous experience in large-scale transformation programs

Engagement Details

• Fully remote role
• Long-term contract opportunity
• Outside IR35
• Immediate or flexible start date